Jimmy Lee Willis, III, born March 27, 2000, found his call for acting in middle school. The Wilmington, North Carolina native held the lead role in the school production of "Huck Finn." During high school, Jimmy continued to entertain and perform through the arts by way of dance and modeling. During the summer after his junior year, he attended the International Model and Talent Association in New York. During this competitive showcase, he was awarded several medals for acting and modeling and a scholarship to attend the New York Film Academy after graduation. Determined and motivated, Jimmy continued his journey by venturing into film and television. From being cast in extra roles to a supporting character in an independent feature film, Jimmy has proved his passion for the arts and continues to do so. Jimmy's modeling experience has taken him to Paris, for the European Model Showcase and to New York Fashion Week. His acting has landed him in a music video and a commercial that ran during Superbowl Sunday 2020. Jimmy continues to broaden his horizon and build on his journey by practicing and studying his craft with a dedicated acting coach and learning about the business side of acting.

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Jimmy Willis III

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